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Teenagers Confronted by ICE Near Olathe Walmart
By Tere Siqueira A confrontation between two teenage brothers and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers near a Walmart off North Seventh Highway on Feb. 8 has prompted
Vigil held in KCMO for woman killed by ICE agent
By Tere Siqueira On Jan. 10, around 1,000 demonstrators gathered at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri, in protest of the Jan. 7 shooting
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation ends ICE contract after backlash
By Tere Siqueira The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has withdrawn from a controversial federal contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), valued at nearly
TSA to implement fee for travelers without Real ID
By Chara Federal transportation officials are warning travelers that a new fee will be applied to passengers at airport security checkpoints without a Real ID
Kansas City presenta mapas de transporte para el Mundial 2026
Kansas City ha publicado oficialmente los mapas de transporte para ayudar a los residentes y visitantes a desplazarse durante la Copa Mundial de la FIFA
Community
Kansas City welcomes Spanish version of 1 Million Cups
By Tere Siqueira On Feb. 4, more than 60 Greater Kansas City area residents gathered for the launch of the program 1 Million Cups Kansas City
GKC area residents protest against ICE operations
By Roberta Pardo Frigid temperatures didn’t stop Greater Kansas City area residents from staging outdoor protests. On Jan. 30, hundreds of demonstrators gathered across the
The Ella Initiative promotes education for Latin American women
By Angie Baldelomar A new nonprofit is promoting higher education for women in Latin America by providing scholarships and mentorships. That nonprofit is The Ella Initiative.
La Fonda El Taquito closing after 47 years
By Angie Baldelomar A staple in the Greater Kansas City area’s Hispanic community is closing soon. La Fonda El Taquito recently announced it’s officially closing
Cigar lounge provides place to unwind, connect
By Chara A Kansas City, Missouri, establishment has become a place for Greater Kansas City area residents to unwind and connect with other members of the